I don't know about you - but I have really been struggling with the way instagram - YouTube - and all the apps in general "push out" information & divide people.
And yesterday I had an experience while taking my daughter swimming with Dr. Sara Pugh - that really gave me serious pause about how people act online.
Keep reading for my thoughts FWIW.....
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Spring Equinox & Some things that have been on my mind
I have always believed spring to be the harbinger of hope, the launch pad to lighter days, the gateway to life. Spring soothes our winter-worn souls with anticipation, and its promise of more. It gently shakes our hibernating toes and whispers, wake now, your wintering days are done. And so, with each eager sunrise, we emerge, we reignite, we re-energise. And as with the nature around us, we begin to rise and renew. Come on in, spring, we have much longed for your light, for your joy, for your new. We are slowly rousing from slumber, welcome back.
Donna Ashworth, Wild Hope
Yesterday I took my daughter swimming with Dr Sara & we met 3 moms who had 5 year old boys with severe autism (2 were completely non speaking).
To be honest (and I mean absolutely zero zero zero judgement) - beyond our kids - I couldn't have been more different than these ladies.
They were in their early 30's....(I'm almost 47) - were open about their plastic surgeries (I am a little self conscious as I have had 4 pregnancies & lost 100 pounds 3 times...but no surgeries- because I just don't know if it makes sense for me)...they were drinking wine & I am alcohol free for almost 10 years.
But I had the most lovely conversation with them & could have spent all day with them as I really and truly understood how much they have been through while trying to raise their sons.
I don't talk a lot about how much I struggled in the early years of watching my daughter regress into non speaking autism - fail to meet most milestones & how many friendships I lost over the years.
For many years we missed holidays with families - birthdays, and I lost countless friendships. What moms with severe kids go through is very hard, and honestly not for the faint of heart.
As I talked with these women - we all instantly bonded and our differences were completely not important as I shared ideas - hope & we bonded over so many things.
This is where social media comes in & where I have been struggling: These apps - the media & even the mainstream - are constantly on a mission to make us see our differences on the most stupid things....
Eating Carbs - sunglasses - non organic clothes - light bulbs - (these are examples of some of the stupid things people have "come for" me over).....silly in the grand scheme perhaps?
I struggle sometimes to continue to show up and create, because I genuinely care about the people on the other end, and I really do want to help people - whether it's my free articles - YouTube - or in courses and or coaching.
But I digress.....I was left wondering - would those ladies by the pool have been 100% repelled or felt called out or confused by some of my work? Would they think I was unkind or uncaring?
And to be real: You could say "I love oranges" - and someone would troll you for it.
Not sure the point of this little rant other than to ask us all to be aware when these big apps - companies - etc - try to keep us angry - afraid & divided.
And honestly - I have never helped anyone or changed anyone in my personal life by using "promotion".......what has always been the most helpful is "attraction"......they see me & say: "Wow - you look happier - healthier - etc - what have you been doing?"
Spring is a new season and asks us to pause & notice what is working & what isn't.....and for me - that is looking like how I continue to show up - share & be helpful in a world that wants everyone divided at all times.
Thanks for listening and thanks for being here.
-Sarah
TWO MORE THINGS: Shadow banned episode (but so important)
When my daughter was diagnosed in 2008, I completely fell apart - and at one time was on multiple drugs that I was told were "safe".
I am thankful that I had help & support to get off the most dangerous ones (benzos) - and I have beeb drug and alcohol free for a decade now.
On this week's episode of the Evolving Wellness Podcast, I interview board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Josef Dering, who previously worked in the pharmaceutical industry and as an FDA medical officer in psychiatry drug safety.
He explains why he now believes psychiatric medications don’t work for many conditions and describes how time-pressured, checklist-based care and “chemical imbalance” narratives lead to escalating drug cocktails without addressing root causes.
